Influencer issues plea to parents after death of three-year-old son
Warning: This article contains discussion of child loss which some readers may find distressing.
Social media star Emilie Kiser shared a poignant plea with parents about pool safety following the tragic death of her three-year-old son.
The 27-year-old mother marked the ten month anniversary of Trigg's passing by sharing a sweet tribute to her late child - while dually raising 'awareness' of drowning accidents.
Her little boy sadly passed away on 18 May, 2025, six days after he was found unconscious in the family's swimming pool at their home in Arizona.
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Emilie's husband Brady Kiser was taking care of Trigg and his baby brother, Theodore, while she was out with her pals when horror struck last year.
In a statement discussing the horrific loss they suffered, the parents said: "We miss him every second of every day and continuing forward often feels unbearable.
"I never thought we would experience grief in this way or the pain of losing him so suddenly," Emilie and Brady said.
"It's a pain, heartache, and void that no family should ever have to endure. I take full accountability as Trigg's mother, and I know I should have done more to protect him.
"One of the hardest lessons I carry is that a permanent pool fence could have saved his life, and it's something I will never overlook again.
"I hope amidst this pain, Trigg's story will help prevent other children and families from suffering the same loss."
It later emerged that the toddler had accidentally tumbled into the pool after tripping and falling on an inflatable chair.
The Kiser family successfully fought to keep some of the 'disturbing' details of Trigg’s death private.
Ten months on from that fateful day, Emilie - who gained an army of online followers by sharing lifestyle and family content - reflected on the 'preventable drowning accident' that cost her and Brady their boy.
In a series of Instagram Stories shared on Thursday (19 March), she wrote: "I continue to feel like I have no words in what to say when I'm asked how I feel because the only adequate word is 'broken'.
"I miss him so much. Everything about him. Especially the joy and light he brought to our home. I see him in Teddy every single day, and that does bring me some level of peace, while also surfacing a lot of other emotions."
Emilie said one of the hardest parts of the last ten months has been 'having to live without' Trigg, which is something she described as a 'daily mountain to climb'.
"Waking up without him next to me, not getting to talk to him everyday, not getting to see his perfect smile, and so much more," she said.
"It's impossible to describe to people the feeling of your entire life falling apart and knowing you will never feel whole again."
While paying tribute to her 'perfect' son, she then took the opportunity to remind other parents to be hypervigilant when youngsters are near bodies of water.
"The last thing I want to add always when I talk about Trigg, is awareness," Emilie continued. "It's apparent to everyone who has ever heard HIS story, that it was preventable.
"So please - fence your pools, add multiple barriers, get your kids in swim lessons NOW and consistently and last but most certainly not least, always watch them around water."
If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677.
Topics: US News, Parenting, Social Media
Olivia Burke